This may sound like a complicated topic, but the industry has over complicated its explanation. Security unlocking is the process where a scantool is allowed access to perform actions such as writing updates, changing VINs or other programming related tasks. Every automotive manufacture implements this process which we have broken down into three main parts of this article. Contents Algorithms…

Replacing a damaged ECU can easily be resolved through cloning its information onto a replacement unit.This means that both new and second hand ECUs can be used to create a plug and play replacement.One of the greatest advantages of this, is no additional security information is required from a dealership or vehicle to complete the task which allows a replacement…

One of the issues when using a used ECU with OEM Software is that selection of ECUs is substantially reduced. This is because OEM Software only allows for an ECU to be programmed with a newer version of its current part number. Some ECUs have hundreds of possible part numbers while sharing the same base model part number. This is…

These bench wiring diagrams are exactly what we use for FCA ECUs, and the recommended ones to use if using our ECUHero flashing software. Vehicles that are fitted with a secure gateway module (SGM) will also need to either bypass the gateway or put the ECU onto the bench to allow communicating with it. Each of these bench looms have been…